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FROM STAFF REPORTS A verified gang member who is on probation for assault faces prosecution for fraud following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman Middle School teacher was charged with second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. Kyle Christopher McKay, 36, of

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is looking forward to hosting one of their first larger community-oriented events since the pandemic, welcoming residents for fun, food and

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two adults and three juveniles face charges in connection with a residential break-in and the theft of more than $200,000 in property following an investigation by the

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Crosby Scholars Isabella and Anna Rufty were selected to participate in GEMS-Girls Empowered by Math and Science Saturday Academy, which met once per month

Special to Iredell Free News Beginning August 1, the Iredell County Public Library will expand its lending catalog to include Chromebook laptops. Chromebooks will be available for checkout to patrons

Special to Iredell Free News Washington – Rep. Congressman Patrick McHenry delivered a speech on the U.S. House floor on July 22 to recognize Purple Heart Homes for completing its

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) has two community events planned for August: ♦ On Saturday, August 7, Iredell COAST will host its annual back-to-school

These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 16 ♦ Steven Earl Abernethy, 35, of Timber Ridge Trail, Denver, charged with 13 counts of

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 16 ♦ Y. Giu Nie, 29, of Harte Place, Greensboro, charged with larceny of auto parts, possession

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office honored graduates of the sixth annual Teen Academy on Thursday evening. These teens are from all across Iredell County. They

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Trauma-related stresses are pervasive in society today. A suicide attempt happens every 22 seconds in the U.S., and one life is lost to suicide every 11

BY KARISSA MILLER Just two years ago, Luke Chapin picked up a muzzle-loader rifle for the first time, simply aiming to have some fun. Today, Chapin, 15, is a national

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a hiatus due to the pandemic last year, the Troutman Police Department will hold its National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 3, from 6

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Youth Council is now accepting applications from high school students until September 1, offering teens a fun opportunity to serve the community, while

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners approved two rezoning requests earlier this week after conducting public hearings. The first request from Michael “Dean” Richon was to rezone

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — After months of decline, North Carolina is experiencing a rapid increase in COVID-19 spread among those who are unvaccinated. On Thursday, 1,998 cases

Special to Iredell Free News ​N.C. Department of Transportation contractors will close a portion of an Iredell County road for six months starting next week. Beginning July 26, Jennings Road

Special to Iredell Free News The Gospel Voices’ unique blend of Southern Gospel, Country Gospel, and Appalachian Mountain Gospel provides a tradition of music and singing that is truly special.

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Police Department is hosting a summer day camp this week for South Statesville children. About 35 children, ages 6- 13, are participating along with four

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville has been named as recipient of the 2021 Best Overnight City Award on the Great Race Tour. The Mooresville Downtown Commission

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this report incorrectly reported that Statesville High would begin the new school year earlier than other schools. Statesville High will begin classes on August 23.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony man faces 18 felony charges after the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report that a juvenile had been sexually assaulted. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

FROM STAFF REPORTS Last spring Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel seized drugs and firearms from a home at 306 Garfield Street in Statesville and arrested four suspects. On Tuesday ICSO

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen shared updated public health guidance for K-12 schools

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses has been awarded a 5-year grant in the amount of $385,000 from the

BY KARISSA MILLER Basic health and dental care are not accessible to all Iredell County residents, but the county health department is working to change that. Iredell County Health Director

By STACIE LETT CAIN  From the process of the judicial system to crime on the streets of South Statesville, citizens gathered at the Bentley Community Center on Tuesday to demand

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A group of Crosby Scholars high school students recently spent a day visiting local farms and nurseries to learn more about agriculture. The first stop on the

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 4.6 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from May’s revised rate. The national rate

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In its effort to provide all with access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Galvanized by the recent murder of 8-year-old Ah’Miyahh Howell, Statesville residents and community activists on Monday urged the Statesville City Council to take wide-ranging actions to improve

Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Department of Transportation crews will temporarily close a section of an Iredell County road for three days. Starting Tuesday, July 20, Glenway Drive will

Special to Iredell Free News As the Statesville community struggles to make sense of the murder of 8-year-old A’Miyahh Howell on June 28, local officials have been working with several